Ransomware Research
Ziggy Ransomware
Ziggy is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Ziggy
- First Seen
- December 1, 2020
How Ziggy Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Ziggy modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..ziggyRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Ziggy displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
## HOW TO DECRYPT ##.exeNote locations:
EveryFolder## HOW TO DECRYPT ##.htaRansom message:
notes/## HOW TO DECRYPT ##.hta
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Ziggy ransomware:
Ziggy Info.exe## HOW TO DECRYPT ##.exeZiggy ransomware decrypt.exeCOM Surrogate.exerobosta.2winlogon.exeRuntime Broker.exelilmoon1@criptext.com.exe
Recovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for Ziggy ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This Ziggy ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Ziggy.
Last updated: July 30, 2025